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Lead/Principal System Safety Engineer

Posted 14 days 11 hours ago by Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
England, United Kingdom
Job Description

Job Title: Lead/Principal System Safety Engineer
Location: Bedfordshire
Industry: Aerospace & Defence
IR35 Determination & Duration: Inside & 6 Months
Working Pattern: Mostly onsite
Hours: 37 hours
Active SC Clearance Required

The Opportunity:
Join a pioneering team shaping the future of combat air systems. You'll lead system safety efforts for advanced sensing & communications technologies, ensuring compliance with aircraft safety regulations, integrating solutions, and influencing mission-critical safety assessments.

Your Role:

  • Conduct system safety assessments, identifying hazards and ensuring compliance with ARP4754B, ARP4761A, DO-254, and DO-178C.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement safety strategies for next-gen airborne systems.
  • Provide specialist safety advice, ensuring risk mitigation aligns with industry best practices.
  • Integrate safety analyses across subsystems, ensuring compatibility with aircraft-level safety frameworks.
  • Present findings at design reviews, shaping technical safety decisions.


What You Bring:

  • Proven experience in safety-critical industries, ideally aerospace or defense.
  • Strong understanding of engineering lifecycles, complex system interactions, and risk assessment methodologies.
  • Ability to lead safety work packages, collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Excellent communication & stakeholder engagement skills.


Desirable Skills:

  • Knowledge of radar, sensors, lasers, and defensive aids.
  • Awareness of Information Security and system integration challenges.
  • Familiarity with industry safety initiatives (IET, SCSC).
  • Experience with safety analysis tools such as DOORS, Cameo, Isograph.


Why Join Them?

  • Work on cutting-edge aerospace technologies with real-world impact.
  • Play a leading role in a high-profile defence program.
  • Join a team of experts pushing the boundaries of system safety.


Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

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